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So proud of my baby boy. Today he ran his first competitive Spartan Race. First Super ever and he chose Palmerton to get it done! And he finished in good time. I introduced him to some great people so he can join some local workouts and new workout partners near him. I hope he continues and he grows to his full potential in this crazy sport I love so much! Although I couldn’t race this weekend, seeing him race and finish, made being there all worth it! 😉😍 ///////// #spartanrace #spartanfamily #thecrewocr #spartan40 #ocrfamily #ocrathlete #scsfitfam (at Blue Mountain Resort)

This is what happens when I’m left on my own for too long! I won a free @goruck and as nervous as this makes me, I signed up for, what I was told is one of the hardest locations. I guess I’ll find out if that’s true...the hard way! Now to begin my training, but first I have to find an affordable rucksack/ruck pack that can handle weight plates for training and possibly the event. I will eventually get a GoRuck pack because I’ve used one and they are awesome, but I cannot justify the expense for one right now...especially right before taxes are due! Any recommendations are welcome, please!!! #goruck #gorucktraining #thecrewocr #gorucktoughchallenge #gorucklightchallenge #exploringnewadventures #newgoals #motivation #inspiration #dedication #determination #perserverance #outsideofmycomfortzone #findingmyself #transformation #expandinghorizons #steelcityspartans #spartan40 #phillyspartans #usanalifestyle #usanacellsentials #usana (at Exeter Twp)

I stayed locally last weekend and I ran my first stadium race at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. My goal was to complete it in 2 hours, so I was extremely happy with my final time of 1:47 making it my best time for a Sprint - yeah, I know it’s only a stadium and much easier, but I was able to complete obstacles I had struggled with in the past - I got over all but one wall unassisted. The 7’ Wall only required a boost and I was able to do the rest on my own. I was also daring enough to attempt the rings for the first time knowing I had cushion below me and as I expected, I fell off, but I was happy that I at least attempted it. Finishing this race also earned me my Trifecta 4x for 2017! #thecrewocr #spartanfit #spartanrace #spartan40 #spartanwomen #womenofocr #womenofspartan #ocrfit #ocrfamily #spartanfamily #whyirace #challengeaccepted #motivation #dedication #determination #inspiration #perserverance #comebackyear2017 #usanalifestyle #healthylifestyle #ocraddict #medaladdict #v1ktorathletics #l1vetow1n #spartanbeast #spartansuper #ocrfit #subuocr (at Citizens Bank Park)

Today's race was amazing. I thought it would be a lot easier, but the terrains, although mostly flat, turned out to be somewhat tiring. But as I have in the past, I ran with a group of people that I met on the course and we had an amazing time. The other highlight was a PR for a Super. My. Eat time before this was 5:08, so 3:40 was completely unexpected!!! I am beyond thrilled! Now to get back home to the hubby and puppies!!! Thanks to my roomies for giving me the confidence this morning with their unknown pep talk. Thanks to the new peeps I met on the course! But more importantly, thanks to hubby for holding down. The fort while I'm away! I truly appreciate your sacrifices!!! #motivation #inspiration #dedication #thecrewocr #spartan40 #subuocr #usanalifestyle #v1ktorathletics #l1vetow1n #determination #spartanrace #spartanwomen #womenofspartan #w1n #womenofocr #ocrathlete #ocrlife #ocrfit #spartantrifecta4xbound #spartantrifectatribe (at North Carolina)

Last week, I was excited to race the infamous Killington Beast...I started out at a good pace for the first 8 miles...the last 6 were not so good. I made the first cutoff time by 10 minutes, and then came the dreaded Death March...a never ending uphill climb...it took forever to get up the hill in the dark at this point, nervous I would get lost in the woods, I kept checking I was still on course. I couldn't run for fear of tripping on something, so it was all speed walking. I thought I would be disqualified for not meeting the final cutoff, I actually took the downhill pretty fast by sliding down on my butt to get down the hill faster. After it was all done, I finally reached the fire with less than 5 minutes to spare. This was also the first time in 16 races (10th race in 2017) that I began crying when that medal was placed around my neck, it took a few minutes to actually calm down. This race was one of the most emotional races and I think it's because so many other plans were made on the expectation of completing Killington, but realizing as I battled the Beast of all Beasts, not most people are unsuccessful in their first attempt, so finishing, despite my time, was a dream come true. Thank you @lalobamayra, it was great racing with you! It was great seeing so many familiar faces! I loved seeing that dreaded Death March from above the next day...it's as brutal as it looks! Now, I'm in NC ready to conquer the Super in Fayetteville. The plan continues in full motion as I work towards my 4X! #thecrewocr #spartanfit #spartanrace #spartan40 #spartanwomen #womenofocr #womenofspartan #ocrfit #ocrfamily #spartanfamily #whyirace #challengeaccepted #motivation #dedication #determination #inspiration #perserverance #comebackyear2017 #usanalifestyle #healthylifestyle #ocraddict #medaladdict #v1ktorathletics #l1vetow1n #spartanbeast #spartansuper #spartankillington #killingtondeathmarch

This Beast was no joke, but I killed it…eventually! 😜 The venue was an amazingly gorgeous place. The terrain was so diverse it kept it interesting. But, today I decided to skip the Super and only run the Sprint. Physically, I feel pretty good, but since I’m not very fast and it is followed by a Sprint, I would be done pretty late and I still have to drive home tonight. So instead of killing myself and driving home exhausted, I’d rather be safe, run the race that will give me my 3X and walk away satisfied with a great weekend of racing! I’ll see y'all at the finish line!!! #thecrewocr #spartanrace #spartanfit #spartan40 #spartanwomen #spartansprint #ocrathlete #ocrfamily #ocrfitness #fitnessmotivation #usanalifestyle #healthylifestyle #ocrlife #inspiration #dedication #determination #motivation #perserverance #spartantrifectatribe #spartantrifecta3xbound #v1ktorathletics (at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve)

The past 2 weekends have been absolutely amazing for my racing season! I was back where it all started for me in 2013 at Blue Mountain in Palmerton, PA! I completed the Spartan Sprint here in 2013, 2014, and 2015. In 2016, I was supposed to complete my first Super and another Sprint, but instead, I was only able to sit back and watch everyone else conquer this beast of a mountain. So this year I was beyond excited knowing I would be out there, at my favorite venue! So last Saturday, I completed my first Super at this venue, and yesterday, I completed yet another Sprint at this awesome place with yet another amazing team, The Crew OCR!!! The best part of completing this Sprint in Palmerton, was that it also marked the completion of my first ever double Trifecta! Yes, I have completed 6 Spartan races this season and I have many more to go before my season is over. First, I would like to say thank you to my family for holding down the fort while I'm out traveling to all of my races. I know it can be challenging and I truly appreciate it! I would also like to give a big shout out to my girl that introduced me to this great sport @joleane_v, to my personal trainer, @mikegwyn for showing me how to workout in beast mode, to @faithelliott721 for encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone and to the entire @thecrewocr for being so amazing at helping me with my training and preparation for these races. I know I have a long way to go to be at most of your levels, but I have some greats to look up to and inspire me to up my game. I have more in me to give and will make sure I make the team proud as I continue to improve physically and personally! And last but not least, a big thank you to The Spartan Street Team that I have worked with, you make volunteering so much fun, and to the awesome Spartan Staff that have made every event I've attended an amazing experience! #spartanrace #spartan2xtrifectacompleted #challengeaccepted #thecrewocr #v1ktorathletics #l1vetow1n #spartan40 #spartanfamily #spartanfinisher #ocrathlete #therightstateofmind #motivation #dedication #determination #inspiration #perserverance #usanalifestyle #spartanwomen #spartanstreetteam #ocrwomen

A lot of firsts today...First ever Goliathon Race! First ever team race! Here is to racing with the @thecrewocr #thecrewocr #ocrlife #ocrfamily #ocrathlete #usanalifestyle #motivation #dedication #determination #inspiration #obstaclecourseracing #goliathon #goliathon2017